What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at Southwest Boulder & Stone?
Seeking Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Fallbrook, CA
Southwest Boulder & Stone is a family owned and operated landscape rock and supply company based in Southern California, with retail locations in Fallbrook, Escondido, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Palm Springs, Fullerton, Indio and Gardena. We specialize in low maintenance, sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials. Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners rely on us for Southern California’s largest selection of boulders, crushed stone, decomposed granite, flagstone, natural thin veneer, cobble, pebbles, outdoor stone fountains and custom fabrication.
We are proud to have an incredible team of people that provide the exemplary customer service for which Southwest Boulder & Stone is known. As a family-owned small business, we are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all employees as we continue to grow.
- Daily review of incoming service repair orders
- Examine fuel regulators, emission controls system and timing systems to ensure all are in good repair
- Check batteries, lubricate parts and change oil as needed to prevent engine failure
- Inspect hydraulic systems, brakes, suspensions, transmissions, mechanical and electrical components
- Perform needed repairs in compliance with DOT regulations
- Records services and repairs to maintain accurate vehicles records
- Follows operating instructions, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies and helps to keep shop equipment operational
- Notifies Mechanic Supervisor when inventory stock is low
- Escalates shop equipment repair issues to Mechanic Supervisor
- Perform 90 day DOT inspections on vehicles
- Ability to travel to various company sites across southern California and perform repairs as needed
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM’s) as needed
- Perform repairs on air-brakes
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Vocational training in Diesel Mechanics or equivalent experience
- In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
- Keen attention to detail
- Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment
- 3 years prior experience as a heavy equipment mechanic
- Valid California Driver’s license with air brake endorsement
- Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other equipment safely
- Adequate knowledge of DOT inspections
- Prior welding experience a plus
- Ability to operate MIG, stick welder and cutting torch.
- Basic computer skills required
Benefits:
- Employees receive health benefits such as vacation accrual and sick pay, paid holidays and the opportunity to participate in a generous 401(k) program.
- Health Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision plans as well as life insurance and accident plans.
- Employer covers 85% of EMPLOYEE ONLY medical coverage
- After 1 year of employment, employer provides up to 5% 401k match
- Full-time Benefit eligible position
Physical requirements:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 3 hrs per day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (3 to 6 hrs per day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (6 hrs per day)
Sitting | O | Walking | C | Crawling | O | Reaching Out | F |
Standing | F | Bending | F | Stooping | O | Reaching Up | F |
Speaking | F | Squatting | F | Seeing | C | Twisting | F |
Hearing | C | Kneeling | O | Driving | O | Grasping | C |
Wrist Deviation (side to side) | C | Noise Exposure | F | Working Outdoors | F | ||
Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up & Down) | C | Exposure to extreme weather conditions | C | ||||
Handling/Fingering | F | Wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) | C | ||||
Lift / Carry | < 10 lbs | F |
Pushing / Pulling | < 10 lbs | F | ||
11-25 lbs | F | 11-25 lbs | F | ||||
26-35 lbs | F | 26-35 lbs | F | ||||
36-50 lbs | F | 36-50 lbs | F | ||||
50 lbs | O | 50 lbs | O |
Candidates may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and/or background screening.
Salary : $26 - $28